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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 801.21 and 351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 801.21 and 351.21 is: 527.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 801.21 = 351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/801.21 = 351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 801.21 × 351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 281,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,392.96/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.07

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